Spine still tight, in very good condition
And yes, she has also made that fabulous necklace she is wearing her website, Vicky Myers Creations is here
As well as home sewists, this would make a good first dress form for someone at fashion school, for those times when you cannot get into the fashion studio to use the fit models and need to get an idea of size, fit, proportion and more
When the thread is secured, push your needle through the fold on the hem and take a nice big stitch (about 1/2 or 1cm), running your needle under the pressed edge
For guidance on taking on religious practices you should speak to your rabbi rather than a travel forum, but I think that as a rule of thumb you received good advice above, that it's fine unless you're doing something that obviously contravenes Jewish law